Linum empetrifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) P.H.Davis
Source:
ksu
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 28: 38 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363476
Common Names
- Empetrum-Leaved Flax
- Crowberry Flax
- Crowberry-Leaved Flax
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- Linum carnosulum empetrifolium Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Linum empetrifolium (also called Evergreen Flax, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub which is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, blue flowers and grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Linum empetrifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linum empetrifolium has small, bright yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Linum empetrifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be pruned to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Linum empetrifolium
Linum empetrifolium is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas.
Linum empetrifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linum empetrifolium?
Linum empetrifolium
What is the common name of Linum empetrifolium?
Empetrum-leaved Flax
What is the natural habitat of Linum empetrifolium?
Dry, sunny places
Species in the Linum genus
Linum meletonis, Linum maritimum, Linum macraei, Linum macrorhizum, Linum marginale, Linum nelsonii, Linum mysurense, Linum nervosum, Linum narbonense, Linum monogynum, Linum mucronatum, Linum hypericifolium, Linum jimenezii, Linum iranicum, Linum hirsutum, Linum hologynum, Linum leucanthum, Linum leonii, Linum komarovii, Linum numidicum, Linum salsoloides, Linum schiedeanum, Linum nodiflorum, Linum squamulosum, Linum stelleroides, Linum stocksianum, Linum strictum, Linum setaceum, Linum seljukorum, Linum silpii, Linum pallescens, Linum pamphylicum, Linum perenne, Linum obtusatum, Linum ockendonii, Linum olgae, Linum olympicum, Linum pallasianum, Linum pubescens, Linum punctatum, Linum persicum, Linum peyronii, Linum phitosianum, Linum album, Linum alpinum, Linum amurense, Linum altaicum, Linum appressum, Linum empetrifolium, Linum euboeum,
Species in the Linaceae family
Anisadenia pubescens, Anisadenia saxatilis, Hebepetalum neblinae, Hebepetalum roraimense, Hebepetalum humiriifolium, Hugonia afzelii, Hugonia belli, Hugonia castaneifolia, Hugonia costata, Hugonia couraiana, Hugonia deplanchei, Hugonia elliptica, Hugonia ferruginea, Hugonia foliosa, Hugonia gilletii, Hugonia gossweileri, Hugonia grandiflora, Hugonia jenkinsii, Hugonia latifolia, Hugonia lenormandii, Hugonia macrocarpa, Hugonia mayumbensis, Hugonia micans, Hugonia montana, Hugonia neocaledonica, Hugonia obtusifolia, Hugonia oreogena, Hugonia papillosa, Hugonia penicillanthemum, Hugonia planchonii, Hugonia platysepala, Hugonia poilanei, Hugonia racemosa, Hugonia rufopilis, Hugonia sapinii, Hugonia serrata, Hugonia talbotii, Hugonia tomentosa, Hugonia villosa, Hugonia brewerioides, Hugonia castanea, Hugonia sphaerocarpa, Hugonia coursiana, Hugonia johannensis, Hugonia longipes, Hugonia orientalis, Hugonia batesii, Hugonia gabunensis, Hugonia macrophylla, Hugonia spicata,
References
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Peter Hadland Davis (1918-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Davis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:544460-1: Based on the initial data import